
The Captive Heart
The Captive Heart
Release: 1946-04-29·Runtime: 104m·★ 6.2
DramaWar
A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Ealing Studios
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Sam Kyddas POW in Top Bunk (uncredited)
Torin Thatcheras Repatriation Official (uncredited)
Rachel Kempsonas Celia Mitchell
Gordon Jacksonas Lt. David Lennox
Friedrich Richteras Camp Commandant
Basil Radfordas Major Ossy Dalrymple
Ralph Michaelas Capt. Thurston R.A.M.C.
Jack Lambertas Padre
Karl Stepanekas Forster
Arthur Mullardas (uncredited)
Rachel Thomasas Mrs. Evans
James Harcourtas Doctor
Jimmy Hanleyas Pte. Mathews
Susanne Gibbsas Girl (uncredited)
Mervyn Johnsas Pte. Evans
Grace Arnoldas Official (uncredited)
Jack Warneras Cpl. Ted Horsfall
Meriel Forbesas Beryl Curtiss
Frederick Schilleras German Medical Officer
Michael Redgraveas Capt. Karel Hasek
Frederick Leisteras Mr. Mowbray
Gladys Hensonas Mrs. Horsfall
Robert Wyndhamas Lt. Cdr. Robert Marsden
Guy Middletonas Capt. Jim Grayson
Derek Bondas Lt. Stephen Harley
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